Preparation Steps

• Wash the plantains and chop each into 3-4 chunks, with the skin on.
• Place in a pot, cover with water, season with salt and add lemon juice.
• Cook on medium heat for about 15-25 minutes until tender.
• Prepare the pork belly by cutting into cubes, seasoning with salt, and frying until crispy.
• Transfer pork belly to paper towels to absorb excess fat.
• Keep ½ cup of fat from the pork belly pan, discard the rest, and sauté onion and garlic.
• Ladle out 1 cup of plantain cooking water and drain the cooked plantains.
• Peel the plantains and mash the pulp, adding reserved hot water for consistency.
• Mix in fried onion, garlic, and half of the pork belly cracklings, then season and serve immediately.
• Garnish with extra onion, cracklings, and chopped cilantro!